Health & Science
Unexpected upside to coronavirus shutdown? Cleaner air.
“It’s significant for reducing asthma exacerbation, heart disease and heart attacks,” said Marilyn Howarth of UPenn’s Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology.
4 years ago
Coronavirus cases now confirmed in all three Delaware counties
Delaware has 25 cases of coronavirus: 20 cases in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County and 2 in Sussex County.
4 years ago
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
4 years ago
How to get tested for coronavirus in the Philly region
You’ll need a medical provider’s recommendation first.
4 years ago
In need of connection, those in recovery flock to virtual meetings
In lieu of face-to-face 12-step and other recovery meetings, those struggling with addiction pack the video chats offered by a Manayunk-based nonprofit.
4 years ago
Electricity usage down across the region, which helps power grid staffing
The Montco company, which helps power 65 million people in 13 states and D.C., reports demand on Monday dropped about 6,000 megawatts.
4 years ago
New analysis suggests months of social distancing may be needed to stop virus
The United States is facing a grim dilemma
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphia confirms community spread, anticipates surge in hospitals
Updates on COVID-19 from the Philadelphia region
4 years ago
N.J. orders malls, amusement parks to close as 15,000 apply for unemployment
With wide new business restrictions in place, the Garden State has reported 267 COVID-19 cases and recorded a third death.
4 years ago
Life looks a lot different now than it did just a week ago. How are people in the Philadelphia area living and preparing?
Air Date: March 17, 2020
Listen 15:51Inside the nerve center of Delaware’s coronavirus response
Delaware’s Health Operations Center is at its highest alert level as workers coordinate the state’s fight against coronavirus.
4 years ago
Social distancing and the limits of the law
We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.
Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Self-quarantine? Isolation? Social distancing? What they mean and when to do them
As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we're hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment efforts.
4 years ago
U.S. tells older people to stay home, all ages to avoid crowds
The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of the guidelines to combat coronavirus.
4 years ago
MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus
Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting event
4 years ago
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